Blackheads are small bumps that appear on your skin due to blocked hair follicles. These bumps are called blackheads because the surface appears dark or black,
Blackheads can usually be treated with over-the-counter acne products. Dermatologists or specially trained skin care professionals use a special instrument called a round ring extractor to remove the plug that causes the blackhead. After a small opening is made in the plug, the doctor applies pressure with the extractor to remove the blockage. Due to their dark color, blackheads are easily visible on the skin. They are slightly raised, although they are not painful because they are not inflamed like pimples. Pimples are formed when bacteria invade the blockage in the hair follicle, causing redness and inflammation. If you have blackheads, contact a dermatologist to get rid of them faster and better.